BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 January 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Puerto Vallarta
  1/5When a girl who loves her father discovers his deception, it is time to grow up.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland in Plymouth
  The bells of St Edward's Church in Eggbuckland, Plymouth.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 4, Curtis Blanc
  34/3Former prisoner turned entrepreneur, Curtis Blanc, says prison only works if you let it.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/01/2014
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Strange Familiar
  Sarah Cuddon reflects on the conjunction of the familiar and the strange in our lives.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Panto Farmers
  He's behind you! Anna Jones meets the pantomime farmers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/01/2014
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Cardinals; Fresh expressions; Girl Guides promise
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Green Belt Movement International - Europe
  Jonathon Porritt presents an appeal on behalf of the Green Belt Movement International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/01/2014
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—19/01/2014
  From Jordanhill Parish Church, Glasgow. Preacher: the Rev Colin Renwick.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Sex and the French
  Adam Gopnik reflects on the attitude of the French to the sex lives of their statesmen.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bewick's Swan
  David Attenborough presents the bewick's swan.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/01/2014
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/01/2014
  Pat has her suspicions. Meanwhile Susan strikes it lucky.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin
  Kirsty Young talks to the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other(R)
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food and the Future of Pubs
  Sheila Dillon hears the latest on the role of food in the future of the British pub.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/01/2014
  The latest national and international news.
5. 13:30
  David Attenborough: My Life in Sound
  An exclusive Radio 4 interview with David Attenborough about his life in wildlife sound.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Myerscough College, Preston
  Eric Robson hosts the show from Myerscough College, Preston.(R)
7. 14:45
  Witness History—The Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa
  In 1995, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other activists were executed by the Nigerian regime.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The World According to Garp, Episode 3
  3/3Jenny becomes a nurse again, as she helps Garp to piece his life back together.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Horatio Clare and Christopher Nicholson on winter; Jeffery Deaver; Anna Whitwham
  Horatio Clare and Christopher Nicholson discuss the influence of winter in literature.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti
  Roger McGough presents Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti, read by Shirley Henderson.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Liquid Assets
  As water company bills rise, Lesley Curwen investigates where the money goes.(R)
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 15, A Severe Case of the Blues
  2/8Peter Bradshaw looks at Thursday's Oscar nominations and a simmering 'scandal'.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—19/01/2014
  Mark Thomas presents highlights from the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/01/2014
  Peggy makes an announcement.
4. 19:15
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Marengo is unwillingly put out to stud, and discovers the exhausting joys of parenthood.
5. 19:30
  Political Animals—Series 1, Humphrey
  2/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, reflects on life with New Labour.(R)
6. 19:45
  A Shepherd in London—Flocking to Selfridge's
  1/2A Highland shepherd sees into the future after a meeting with a fellow Scot in London.
7. 20:00
  More or Less—Fact-checking obesity crisis claims
  Tim Harford discovers that health data contradict a report which says obesity is worsening(R)
8. 20:30
  Last Word—Roger Lloyd Pack, Prof Julian B Rotter, Hiroo Onoda, Rae Woodland, Ariel Sharon
  Remembering an actor, a psychologist, an opera singer and a former Israeli prime minister.(R)
9. 21:00
  Money Box—Major broker overhauls charges; Diamond investing dangers; Small claims process; 0% balance transfers confusion
  Biggest UK investment broker Hargreaves Lansdown changes charges. With Paul Lewis.(R)
10. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Green Belt Movement International - Europe
  Jonathon Porritt presents an appeal on behalf of the Green Belt Movement International.(R)
11. 21:30
  In Business—Cyber Town Malvern
  Peter Day visits Malvern to find out why it is a hub in the fight against cyber crime.(R)
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/01/2014
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—19/01/2014
  Hugh Muir of the Guardian looks at how newspapers covered the week's biggest stories.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Wolf of Wall Street; Night of the Hunter; composer Neil Brand
  Francine Stock talks to Jonah Hill about The Wolf of Wall Street, Scorsese's latest film.(R)
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Strange Familiar
  Sarah Cuddon reflects on the conjunction of the familiar and the strange in our lives.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt
  Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland in Plymouth
  The bells of St Edward's Church in Eggbuckland, Plymouth.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/01/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/01/2014
  Farmers in a Northumbrian valley are demanding to be connected to mains electricity.
10. 05:56
  Weather—20/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
  Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck.

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